Origin
Shell Point, SC
Late night in Shell Point on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Shell Point, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
78.8 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shell Point, SC
Marc Puddy
Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
Shell Point to Goose Creek is 78.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via US 17, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that you can easily complete in a single day. Given its relatively short duration and predictable path, it’s a practical option for a quick journey between these locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Shell Point, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 43 mi | 56m |
| Trask Parkway | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Parris Island Gateway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| I 26 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bees Ferry Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 43 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Point, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on US 21
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Parris Island Gateway
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 21
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto US 17
43 mi
·
56 min
·
US 17
5
Turn left onto S-10-57
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bees Ferry Road
6
Turn right onto SC 461
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
7
Continue on SC 461
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Paul Cantrell Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
9
Merge onto I 526
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 26
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Moncks Corner Kingstree
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 52; US 78
442 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
18
Continue on US 52; US 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Goose Creek Road
21
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old State Road
22
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day, 78.8-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. The drive is under two hours, so you likely won’t need extensive stops, but there are opportunities to refuel and rest along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 43-mile stretch on US 17, to ensure smooth travel.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.4 miles from Shell Point, SC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Creek, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shell Point, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shell Point, SC
This is one driving day of about 78.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Shell Point, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Shell Point, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 70.4 and 75.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
8
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 West: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
8
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Cree...
8
74.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
9
75.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.32 one way
$24.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$10
near mile 65.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 83% of the drive taking place on main roads like US 17, Trask Parkway, and the Mark Clark Expressway. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 43 miles on US 17. The character of the drive is primarily about efficient travel, rather than varied scenery or frequent changes in road type. You'll experience a steady flow characteristic of major roadways for the majority of this trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Trask Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shell Point, SC and Goose Creek, SC, road signs point toward Columbia and Moncks Corner.
Columbia
70.4 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Moncks Corner
74.5 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goose Creek, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Creek, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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